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Country music festival stage with crowd at night in regional Australian town
Music & Arts

Tamworth Country Music Festival

Apr 18–27, 2026
Tamworth, NSW
Tamworth City Council
Young people sitting in circle outdoors at camp in Australian outback
Youth
Free

Outback Youth Leadership Camp

Apr 5–7, 2026
Longreach, QLD
40 spots available
Regional Youth Alliance
Colourful fresh produce stalls at outdoor farmers market on sunny morning
Community
Free

Farmers Markets & Local Produce Fair

Apr 12, 2026
Orange, NSW
Orange Community Garden
Aboriginal Australian artwork on display at community cultural event
Culture

Indigenous Art & Culture Weekend

Apr 25–26, 2026
Kalgoorlie, WA
Goldfields Arts Centre

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Alexia Purcell, community advocate
Community Correspondent
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The Noosa Hinterland is where I was born, where I grew up and where I've chosen to stay. A lifelong storyteller, I studied journalism at USC and have spent over 20 years in the media industry, including four years as editor of a local community newspaper. As a community correspondent for The Grapevine, I am dedicated to giving our community a voice, telling the stories that matter, celebrating its people and championing its causes.
Alexia Purcell, community advocate

Alexia Purcell

Local Journalist & Editor · Noosa Hinterland, QLD

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